Excessive Generalization of Pain-related Avoidance Behavior: Mechanisms, Targets for Intervention, and Future Directions

Overview

Journal Pain

Specialties Neurology
Psychiatry

Date 2023 Jul 27

PMID 37498749

Authors

Kristof Vandael

Bram Vervliet

Madelon Peters

Ann Meulders

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